Ready to raise a glass to the holiday season? Consider shaking up one of these fabulous Christmas cocktails, all concocted by creative mixologists in our region. Cheers! Click here to see the full story on Lohud.com Berkshire Pine One of our favorites from years past at Blue Hill at Stone… Read More →

This is the best time of year for a few reasons. One of the most important being chocolate, of course. From yule logs to hot cocoa, ‘tis the season for decadence. If you’re looking to indulge this holiday season, we recommend the chocolate truffles at La La Panetière in Rye. Each… Read More →

If you set out a few bottles of beer and wine, it’s a get-together. “Put out a punch,” says Jonathan Forester, bar and cocktail consultant at the new Polpettina in Larchmont, “and it’s a party.” Forester shared three of his favorite punch recipes with us, perfect for serving cocktails to… Read More →

Here we are in the busiest and most festive party season of the year — the last thing anyone wants to do is stand around shaking drinks to order. The solution to the cocktails for a crowd conundrum? A punch bowl, full of something bright and delicious that suits the… Read More →

Susan O’Keefe, the owner of Baked by Susan in Croton-on-Hudson, has fond memories of baking and decorating gingerbread families as a child, gathered in the kitchen with her three sisters. She’s passed the tradition on to her own sons and this year, shared her family’s gingerbread recipe with us. Baked… Read More →

By Alison Ladman, Associated Press Want to take the fun out of hosting a holiday party? Spend the whole evening playing bartender. As festive as it is to offer a delicious cocktail at your party, picking the right mixed drink involves more than just deciding what tastes great and works… Read More →

“One of our most acclaimed- and coveted- dishes here at Benjamin Steakhouse is actually one of the simplest: Cream-less Creamed Spinach. It’s been featured on Fox News, as well as in many culinary magazines and websites. Now, I get to share it with the community. Bon appétit!” – Chef Arturo… Read More →

From a a basket of wings to a traditional roasted goose, restaurants open for Christmas present menus that range from casual to special-occasion. Many of the area’s Asian restaurants are open on Christmas Day, but we have a few favorites, including the new Ichiro in White Plains, an Asian fusion… Read More →

Let me tell you about something I hate. I am pretty in to blogs, so when I peruse my daily reads, I want the truth and nothing but. I came upon your blog for a reason so no need to hoodwink me in to staying, I’m here! I’m yours forever…. Read More →

Hi all, and happy holidays! Hope you all had some good times, good rest and good eats. And thank you – after my cry for help post, I got some helpful comments, tweets and Facebook messages. All of your input led to a very merry Christmas brunch indeed. I truly… Read More →

That movie “Four Christmases”? Totally about me. All right, well perhaps Reese Witherspoon isn’t exactly my doppelganger, but for my husband and I navigating our two sets of divorced parents has often reflected the comic fodder of the Christmas themed rom-com. While our parents’ relationships range from civil to besties… Read More →

It’s that gift giving time of year – for me, it’s all year long. I’m not sure when or how I started doing this, but I find things throughout the year for Christmas and place them in a big tub in the attic. At the beginning of December I pull… Read More →

Originally published with a post on seasonal gift giving: Gift-giving for the cooks. Print Brona Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 2 hours A super simple and delicious way to make a sweet dish in your Crock Pot. While you cook down your apples the batter is being made. Put it… Read More →

If you’re hosting Christmas, then let’s face it: This is going to be a crazy, crazy week. I know I’ll be going through my recipes trying to find the perfect stuff for brunch, dinner, Christmas Eve dinner. Sigh. Here’s a little help. Lauren Groveman, of Larchmont, is coming out with… Read More →

For this week’s holiday countdown recipe, Jill Rose, pastry chef and owner of Chiboust in Tarrytown, shows me her amazing French Toast with Apples. What a great holiday brekky. Print Brioche French Toast IngredientsMake the apple compote first, then reheat it to top the French toast. 8 eggs 1 quart… Read More →

In today’s edition, chef Dave DiBari (UPDATE: who was at Zuppa Restaurant at the time) shows me how hot make baccala gratin, a dish Italian grandmothers all over the world are planning to serve as part of Christmas Eve supper. Here’s the recipe: Print Baccala Gratinato Serving Size: Serves 4…. Read More →